The Playdoh Living Room

So the professor of my writing class makes no secret of how intolerant she is of us as a group. She constantly points out our "unprofessionalism" and inattentiveness during class. Her solution: treat these 20somethings as children, and they may actually grow up. Au contraire. The first day of this semester she arrived with a Playdough multipack, including 20 mini-tubs of every color under the sun, cookie cutter shapes, and rolling pins. I could tell instantly that this semester was going to be better than the last.

"I am sick of everyone browsing the internet, chatting, and generally not paying attention during class. This is playdough. If you feel like you can't pay attention; use this. I don't mind."

What! This was the best thing since free pizza on Tuesdays!

Only a few of actually have ever used the playdough during class. More specifically, only myself and Law School Friend #1 have used it consistently, every single class period. That is why we have the skills that the others only dream of. The key to a good playdough designer includes nimble fingers, creativity, and patience, amongst all else. (note: Friend # 1 ran into alot of trouble with a lampshade for our endtable today- her dedication to this 1/4 centimeter piece of craftsmanship was truly inspiring). We worked straight through the hour long class, here, I am proud to show you our final creation.

The Clay Living Room

We couldn't believe how well it turned out, to be honest. The key was that Friend #1 has small hands, and so was really able to excel at the detail-oriented items that this picture do not do justice to (note: plates, knives, forks on the kitchen table. Fruit bowl, end tables, and lamp). I on the other hand, really found my calling with the furniture pieces. (I made the couch, kitchen chairs, and area rug). The best part of all of this?? My teacher could not do one god damn thing about it! It was her idea! IT was the great Playdough Backlash of 08'.

When class ended, we were so proud of our finished product that we did a photo shoot, capturing the room from multiple angles (in the right lighting the cat looks alive). We even gave guided tours to the 2 or 3 lingerers who were legitimately impressed with what we had accomplished. Professor feigned amusement, but I know she was cursing us on the inside. Our next project: an Amusement Park. Stay Tuned.